Directorate Change

Close Brothers Group PLC
08 May 2008



Board change

Close Brothers Group plc announces that David Pusinelli, Group Development
Director will be stepping down from the Board at the end of June and leaving the
group at the end of the financial year on 31 July.

David joined Close Brothers 22 years ago and has made a substantial contribution
to the growth and development of the business in all its areas. He departs with
our best wishes.

Colin Keogh (CEO) said "David has been an important part of the executive team
at Close Brothers, we will miss his contribution".







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